Nakkertok Nordic (South)
Fresh grooming was underway over most of the Nakkertok network early this morning - with uOttawa Nordiq assistant coach and club founder Jesse setting perfect tracks! The cold snow is abrasive and you'll need to work hard for your glide if skate skiing, but it should speed up as the sun warms the snow crystals. Nakkertok was quiet early this morning but 30 schoolkids from Hopewell will be there this morning - part of a new program "La Petit Expe" to encourage kids to be more active in the winter. Another large groups of schoolkids will be at the club tomorrow. This is a terrific initiative! http://nakkertok.ca/la-petite-expe/
Nakkertok has a network of about 75km of skating, classical and backcountry trails at two locations just north of Ottawa in the Gatineau Hills.
Nakkertok South is the main attraction offering groomed skating and classic skiing, chalets, races and children's programming. There are lit trails for night skiing. Club membership, or a day-use fee required for skiing. Located 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa in Cantley, Quebec, Nakkertok South has a heated ski chalet with benches and tables, and places to store your gear. It's a great place to change your boots, warm-up, and socialize to meet other master skiers or club members. The trails at South are groomed for skating and classic skiing with a state-of-the-art Pisten Bully groomer. Two loops are lit at night. The trails at South form more or less a grid, extending for about 4 km north into the bush and slightly higher country. These offer enjoyable skiing, and are suitable for beginners, with the exception of a few short stretches.
Nakkertok North trails are quite demanding, and only occasionally groomed (Fridays). They offer a refreshing backcountry wilderness experience for those with good skiing skills. The trails at Nakkertok North are almost always quiet. The annual Nakkerloppet event in February is a great opportunity to discover these trails by making the North to South crossing.
